Can Steam Deck Run The Ascent?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Ascent
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
Performance Estimate
Based on Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, ~3800 score) at native 1280x800 resolution. Actual performance may vary based on game optimization and Proton compatibility.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) (2,400) | Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) (12,550) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Ascent?
The Ascent has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for The Ascent on Steam Deck?
For The Ascent on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends Geforce GTX 1070, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) falls below that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does The Ascent have Steam Deck verified status?
The Ascent has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
